Looking for opinions on a belt grinder for lathe tools

[finsruskw]

Thinking of this one to replace my 6"

https://www.amazon.com/J-41002-2-Inch-42-Inch-4-Horsepower-8-Inch/dp/B003J69ET0/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&keywords=Power+Combination+Disc+%26+Belt+Sanders&qid=1643725935&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-2-spons&ts_id=552882&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQlBEWVU2WlQ5MEpBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk5NTU3MUw2NUNUVzczNEZaMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzM4MTM4V0E1Ukk0UjVOWjNIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[mmcmdl]

Link showed a dog .

 

[finsruskw]

Link showed a dog .

That sucks!
Trying to fix it.
Anyway, it's a Jet on Amazon

JET J-41002 2"x42" Bench Belt and Disc Sander (577004)​

4.5 out of 5 stars 223 ratings

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[mmcmdl]

Yep , you got 'er fixed . Looks like a good little sander .

 

[finsruskw]

Just read a few of the bad reviews and some don't sound that great.

 

[strantor]

In my experience, Jet brand tools have been unreasonably expensive versions of import tools identical to less expensive ones. That seems a high price tag for what it is. I would recommend looking around; I bet you find an alternative that looks uncannily similar, like it came off the same production line in the same factory in China, but got a different pain job, for half the price.

EDIT:
I found its clones. Here's the exact same tool with Craftsman and Dayton logos. Can't get a price comparison because that grinder is discontinued by both of them (maybe a red flag).

 

[IamNotImportant]

Palmgren 42 in. L x 2 in. Bench Belt and Disc Sander 9681119 - The Home Depot

NORSE's direct drive combination belt and disc finishing machine grinds, sands, finish, polish deburr and contour all types of materials and parts. The direct drive power train with a heavy duty capacitor

www.homedepot.com

 

[finsruskw]

Yep!!
Same darn thing!!
WELL, so much for that brainstorm!!

 

[sdelivery]

I don't use a belt sander to grind tools.
A hard wheel or diamond wheel.
Belts seem to roll and not be flat.

 

[Larry$]

I think you should make one like Jeromy Schmidt did. You can find his videos and get complete plans from him if you need them. A beautifully designed 2x72. He recently put one out that has improvements to the original. He did it W/O most machine tools but it would be easier with a mill. Find it here >>>